Helen Petts

Visual artist and film-maker, working extensively in the field of free improvised and experimental music and live art both in still photography and video. Currently working on "Adventures in the House of Memory" - large collaborative film with visual artist Anne Bean and many musicians, live artists, pyrotechnicians who worked with Paul Burwell, percussionist, founder member of the London Musician's Collective and member of the Bow Gamelan Ensemble, who died in 2007 - for exhibition at Matts Gallery April 2009. See work in progress on www.vimeo.com/helenpetts More personal art practice involves extremely solitary abstract/landscape based work mainly in video and sound. Co-promoter (with guitarist John Russell) of Mopomoso free improvised music night at the Vortex Jazz Club. www.mopomoso.com Runs Youtube channel - www.youtube.com/helentonic - of free improv concerts and associated art work. Also work in progress - film of Max Eastley's sound sculptures. (see youtube site). Former TV producer/director of arts programmes such as BBC2's The Late Show and Channel 4's Without Walls. (Gave up TV to study Fine Art at Goldsmith's College.) Makes DVDs, videos for websites and provides photographic services for musicians and record companies. Designs CD covers and art work. Experienced teacher, mentor and workshop organiser. contact [email protected]

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